Science Bowl Practice #1

Which best describes the term static:

• stationary
• low
• constant
• used

Approximately what fraction of Earth's surface is covered by oceans?

• 1/2
• 2/3
• 7/10
• 4/5

Round the number 535,279 to the nearest ten-thousand.

• 535,000
• 540,000
• 536,000
• 535,270

How many degrees are in one-third of a right angle?

• 60
• 90
• 30
• 180

How many permanent teeth does a human have?

• 28
• 34
• 30
• 32

The number 4.56 *10^11 has how many zeroes?

• 8
• 9
• 10
• 11

The hydrologic cycle describes the circulation of Earth's: 

• tides
• water
• sediments
• rocks

What is the name of the rock that makes up most of the ocean floor and volcanic ocean islands?

• plasma
• basalt
• shale
• limestone

Mary tried to lift her couch by exerting 500 newtons of force but it doesn't budge. If the couch weighed 2,000 newtons, how much work did she do?

• 0
• 50 watts
• 500 joules
• 200o joules

In a right triangle, what is the name for the side opposite the 90 degree angle?

• obtuse
• equilateral
• hypotenuse
• adjacent